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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

York Region

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Oct 20, 2011
65
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-05-2011
AOR Received.
08-08-2011
Med's Request
extended
Med's Done....
19-04-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
10-05-2012
LANDED..........
10-05-2012
GOGOGO said:
B4A is actually a continuation of B4. Therefore B4 is a must, B4A is optional.

Is he going to 'land' in the coming trip, or just entering Canada as a 'visitor'?

You can also check this out:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/thread-for-outland-buffalo-applicants-t41886.0.html;msg1405419#msg1405419
hi guys i am happy today because my ecas shows new line----We started processing your application on March 27, 2012.
Now i have three lines--- we have received your application for PR jule 11,We started processing your application on March 27, 2012.
Med results have been receive. Any ideas if it is a good sign?
 

Lasiar

Hero Member
Mar 1, 2012
224
3
124
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo/Detroit
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-09-2011
Doc's Request.
02-22-2012
AOR Received.
12-09-2011
File Transfer...
11-15-2011
Med's Request
medical extension 07-06-12 request sent by VO
Med's Done....
13-06-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
COPR 16-08-12
Well I broke down and sent a case specific email to Detroit this morning. I didnt want to but it's been driving me nuts waiting on word, and of course ecas never updates. So We shall see if I get a response to my enquiry, I hope I do. am biting my nails now. lol.. oh the things we put our selves through. I'll let you all know what happens. Fingers crossed for good news.
 

Calgary-Bound

Hero Member
Jun 9, 2011
420
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/2/2011
AOR Received.
15/3/2011
File Transfer...
24/2/2011
Med's Done....
27/9/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02/04/2012
LANDED..........
28/04/2012
If he is bringing personal belongings with him when he lands then he will need the B4 form to claim those belongings.If not bringing anything with him then he only needs the B4A form filled out with everything includeing the car and yes the goods to follow box checked.
When he decides to land make sure he sends all required paperwork to the U S side of the border usualy 72hrs ahead of time but call your border crossing to verify.



belee1985 said:
I have a little question about the B4 and B4A.

My spouse is coming Canada for a week on vacation, and will officially land before permanently moving here. He plans on coming back in December with his car and his belongings. Does he have to fill out the B4 AND the B4A, or ONLY the B4A (by checking "goods to follow" on that form)?

I would appreciate it if someone could tell me, as I am pretty confused about the whole process.

Any other requirements/advice about the car? He's coming in December with his car, but does he already have to "declare" his car on that form when landing?

Thank you so much for your help
 

York Region

Star Member
Oct 20, 2011
65
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-05-2011
AOR Received.
08-08-2011
Med's Request
extended
Med's Done....
19-04-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
10-05-2012
LANDED..........
10-05-2012
nhl1011 said:
They might have received then, since they requested on march 23rd :)
Thanks for letting me know.
Good morning nhl1011, my ecas has been updated 'we started processing your appl on march 27, 2012'. Do u have any updates on ecas?
 

Timemachine

Star Member
Sep 14, 2011
124
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo--->Seattle
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-12-2011
AOR Received.
23-02-2012
File Transfer...
03-02-2012
Med's Done....
17-10-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-04-2012
VISA ISSUED...
27-04-2012
LANDED..........
01-05-2012
Still waiting for our COPR :( cutting it pretty close as we booked the flight for may 1st :( should we call/email Seattle and see what's going on? Anyone have their contact info? The ppr letter only had their physical address listed.
 

Isometry

Hero Member
Aug 18, 2011
494
11
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-->Seattle
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Oct 28 2011
File Transfer...
Jan 9 2012-->Feb 9 2012
Med's Done....
Sept 19 2011
Passport Req..
March 21 2012
VISA ISSUED...
April 21 2012
LANDED..........
May 17th 2012
Timemachine said:
Still waiting for our COPR :( cutting it pretty close as we booked the flight for may 1st :( should we call/email Seattle and see what's going on? Anyone have their contact info? The ppr letter only had their physical address listed.
seattle-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca

May 1st might be cutting it really close though :(


I gave notice to work the other day. Common responses:

1. But it's cold there!
2. Do you have dual citizenship/Are you still a US citizen/So are you a Canadian citizen now?
3. Where are you going? I have friends/relatives in Toronto/Montreal.
 

cgagnon

Hero Member
Nov 10, 2011
820
15
Montreal,QC
Category........
Visa Office......
LA(Buffalo)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2012
AOR Received.
None
File Transfer...
31-05-2012
Med's Done....
13-12-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
10/10/2012
Isometry said:
seattle-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca

May 1st might be cutting it really close though :(


I gave notice to work the other day. Common responses:

1. But it's cold there!
2. Do you have dual citizenship/Are you still a US citizen/So are you a Canadian citizen now?
3. Where are you going? I have friends/relatives in Toronto/Montreal.
I'm surprised you didn't get are you going to live in an igloo bit...That one cracks me up and you would be surprise on how many times i've heard it! It is cold yes but so many other things make it better! Hope everything goes well for you guys!
 

Isometry

Hero Member
Aug 18, 2011
494
11
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-->Seattle
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Oct 28 2011
File Transfer...
Jan 9 2012-->Feb 9 2012
Med's Done....
Sept 19 2011
Passport Req..
March 21 2012
VISA ISSUED...
April 21 2012
LANDED..........
May 17th 2012
I've gotten that one a few times, but generic "it's cold!" jokes are a lot more common.
 

nhl1011

Star Member
Sep 18, 2011
103
1
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-05-2011
Doc's Request.
N/A
AOR Received.
03-08-2011
File Transfer...
27-06-2011
Med's Request
N/A
Med's Done....
N/A
Hi~~I am at brain Tracy's conference in Toronto...during the break I checked email just...and BOOM. PPR !!!
They emailed like around 10am. Finally it is over for me. I hope all oldies will receive their ppr shortly...I know how hard it is for waiting for an answer...but just like every story has an ending, you will receive your ppr from buffalo one day. All I can recommend is be patient and do what you gotta do. Thanks again and wish you all good luck
 

moochops

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2011
224
6
124
Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-06-2011
Doc's Request.
06-01-2012
AOR Received.
24-08-2011
File Transfer...
09-08-2011
Med's Request
new request 19-12-2012
Med's Done....
24-10-2010 / 16-01-2013
Interview........
waived
nhl1011 said:
Hi~~I am at brain Tracy's conference in Toronto...during the break I checked email just...and BOOM. PPR !!!
They emailed like around 10am. Finally it is over for me. I hope all oldies will receive their ppr shortly...I know how hard it is for waiting for an answer...but just like every story has an ending, you will receive your ppr from buffalo one day. All I can recommend is be patient and do what you gotta do. Thanks again and wish you all good luck
oooh there's hope there's hope many congrats NHL - a friend (who applied via a different stream but who's app was being processed in buffalo) got her ppr this morning too.

Really really really really hoping that it's soon :'(
 

York Region

Star Member
Oct 20, 2011
65
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-05-2011
AOR Received.
08-08-2011
Med's Request
extended
Med's Done....
19-04-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
10-05-2012
LANDED..........
10-05-2012
nhl1011 said:
Hi~~I am at brain Tracy's conference in Toronto...during the break I checked email just...and BOOM. PPR !!!
They emailed like around 10am. Finally it is over for me. I hope all oldies will receive their ppr shortly...I know how hard it is for waiting for an answer...but just like every story has an ending, you will receive your ppr from buffalo one day. All I can recommend is be patient and do what you gotta do. Thanks again and wish you all good luck
wooohooooo i am so happy for you, can you check for me what is your ecas says now please? Finally its over for you . Your ppr made me so happyyyy
 

g-man

Star Member
May 15, 2009
118
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo -> Seattle
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-10-2011
AOR Received.
24-01-2012
File Transfer...
09-01-2012 (22-02-2012 Seattle)
Med's Done....
19-07-2011
Passport Req..
12-04-2012
LANDED..........
01-07-2012 (Canada Day!!)
Isometry said:
seattle-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca

May 1st might be cutting it really close though :(


I gave notice to work the other day. Common responses:

1. But it's cold there!
2. Do you have dual citizenship/Are you still a US citizen/So are you a Canadian citizen now?
3. Where are you going? I have friends/relatives in Toronto/Montreal.
The most common one I get: "Are you giving up your American citizenship?"

NO NO NO! :mad:
 

GOGOGO

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2012
540
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo->New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-09-2011
Doc's Request.
23-02-2012
AOR Received.
04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...
02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....
18-01-2012
Passport Req..
11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...
01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........
10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
Congratulations to all who received good news! :)

Wish all these movements mean the others who are waiting won't need to wait for too long! Finger crossed for you all!
 

GOGOGO

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2012
540
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo->New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-09-2011
Doc's Request.
23-02-2012
AOR Received.
04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...
02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....
18-01-2012
Passport Req..
11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...
01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........
10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
Interesting! They just started processing you a month ago? But anyway, I think it's good sign!

York Region said:
hi guys i am happy today because my ecas shows new line----We started processing your application on March 27, 2012.
Now i have three lines--- we have received your application for PR jule 11,We started processing your application on March 27, 2012.
Med results have been receive. Any ideas if it is a good sign?